Adrian Peterson Reportedly Interested In Playing For The Dallas Cowboys If He Becomes a Free Agent

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Peterson is not a free agent yet and could be in limbo until March 11th, when the Vikings have to decide if they will pay him the $6 million roster bonus that he is due. Peterson would have a $11.75 million base salary for the 2017 season and <a href="http://www.authenticvikingsshop.com/shop-by-players-adrian-peterson-jersey-c-2_4.html">Adrian Peterson Authentic Jersey</a> a salary cap hit of $18 million. While much needs to happen for Peterson to become a free agent, running backs turning 32 years old are often out of the game altogether, let along accounting for a salary cap hit of that magnitude.

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Jones had this to say about the reported phone call:

"Well, I understand, Adrian," Jones told Peterson. "I'd like that, too. ... Well, I love your story. <a href="http://www.authenticvikingsshop.com/shop-by-players-adrian-peterson-jersey-c-2_4.html">http://www.authenticvikingsshop.com/shop-by-players-adrian-peterson-jersey-c-2_4.html I love your daddy's story. I've always respected what you've been about. I've always been a fan of yours."

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